If your employer refuses to acknowledge your work injury, call Mooney Law right away. I hear time after time from injured workers that they reported a work injury to their employer, but their employer refuses to acknowledge it or report it to the Commonwealth. So, then what?
Why would an employer refuse to acknowledge your work injury?
Many employers refuse to acknowledge a work injury because they are ignorant of the Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Act. They may not understand their responsibilities under the Act. This frequently happens with small employers that do not experience many work injuries. Some employers refuse to acknowledge a work injury in hopes you get better quickly and it just goes away. Some employers refuse to acknowledge because they do not want their workers’ compensation insurance premiums to increase. Some employers refuse to acknowledge a work injury because they simply do not believe you. This clearly not an exhaustive list as to why your employer may refuse to acknowledge your work injury.
What should I do if my employer refuses to acknowledge my work injury?
If your employer refuses to acknowledge your work injury, follow these steps.
- Seek immediate medical attention. Get your work injury documented by a medical provider.
- Be sure to explain to the doctor exactly how the injury occurred. This is called the mechanism of injury.
- Be sure to explain ALL your symptoms. Explain all body parts that were injured, not just the one that hurts the most. Injuries change over time.
- Document your work injury right away. Write down specifically what happened, where you were, and if there were any witnesses or if any co-workers assisted you. It will help to refresh your memory later.
- Document who you reported the injury to the day it happened.
What will Mooney Law do if my employer refuses to acknowledge my work injury?
Mooney Law will meet with you, complete the intake process (getting the facts) and then we will file a Claim Petition on your behalf. In order to obtain wage loss and medical benefits that you deserve and are entitled to, you will have to file a Claim Petition. Once the Claim Petition is filed, your case is then in workers’ compensation litigation. We will assert your rights and fight for the benefits you deserve and need. Mooney Law is well known in Pennsylvania workers’ compensation and has a full and extensive litigation practice.
Key Takeaways
- Report your injury and seek immediate medical attention for your work injury
- Document the facts and who you reported the injury to with your employer
- Contact Mooney Law to file a Claim Petition on your behalf and start the litigation process.
Your employer has very specific responsibilities under the Act when it comes to reporting a work injury. Refusal or failure to do so can open the employer to additional penalties under the Act. We will hold them accountable. Do not wait. Do not just take it. Call Mooney Law today for a FREE consultation. Give us a call at 717-200-HELP or 717-632-4656. You can also visit our website to schedule a free consultation.
